Central Arizona College

Certified Dietary Mgr, Cert. Food Protection Prof

Semester Hours: 7
Effective Term: Fall 2019

Prerequisites: Minimum of two years of institutional food service management experience that meets the eligibility requirements of ANFP Pathway III(a) to take the CDM Credentialing Exam.

CAC Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None

Program Description: The Certified Dietary Manager, Certified Food Protection Professional Certificate in an Association of Nutrition & Foodservice Professionals (ANFP) approved training program and Pathway III(b) Verified. The certificate provides a fast track for experienced food service workers and/or supervisors with roles in health care facilities and various other food service establishments. Upon completion of the certificate, students are eligible to sit for the national Certified Dietary Manager certification exam through the Certifying Board for Dietary Managers.

Recommended Proficiencies: High School diploma or GED

Course Requirements
Certified Dietary Manager, Certified Food Protection Professional Certificate Total Credits: 7 NTR105 ServSafe Preparation (1) No certification, preparation only NTR223 Food Service Management (3) NTR240 Clinical Nutrition (3) Students must earn: -a grade of a C or better in each required class; -a cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of at least a 2.0 on a 4.0 scale; -a minimum of 3 earned CAC credits numbered 100 or above; -a minimum of 7 semester credits.
Program Measurable Student Learning Outcomes
Note: End of Program Student Learning Outcomes are based on the four domains of the CDM, CFPP credentialing exam. 1. (Application Level) Gather and apply nutrition data and provide nutrition education (CSLO2) 2. (Synthesis Level) Manage all aspects of a food service department's meal services (CSLO 2,4) 3. (Synthesis Level) Manage all aspects of a food service department's safety and sanitation (CSLO 2,4) 4. (Synthesis Level) Manage all aspects of a food service department's business operations. (CSLO 2,4)
Standards for Program
The Certified Dietary Manager and the Certified Food Protection Professional (CDM, CFPP) Pathway III (fast-track) has been approved by the Association of Nutrition and Foodservice Professionals (ANFP) located at 406 Surrey Woods Drive, S. Charles, IL 60174; 800-323-1908; www.anfponline.org. Upon successful completion, graduates are eligible to take the National Certification exam for the CDM, CFPP credential.